Why choose Band International’s chairs?

When other event chairs are available at lower prices, this question inevitably arises. Furniture hire companies and venues have been choosing our chairs since Band International was established 20 years ago. The reasons they continue to do so are simple:

GENUINE 

• All Band chairs are handcrafted in Europe and are renowned for their high quality.
• Band chairs are the original designs and are not to be confused with cheaper imitations.
• Genuine Band chairs are available from most large rental companies and wedding venues

GREEN 

• Band chairs are FSC certified and are made from sustainably managed beech wood forests in Europe.
• Band International chairs are not individually wrapped in bubble-wrap but instead come with a free, reusable stack sack, which protects a stack of 10 chairs and saves on labour costs.
• Band wedding and event chairs are transported from the factory directly to our customers, saving on unnecessary mileage and fuel.

DESIGN 

Wooden chairs 

• Our bentwood chairs are extremely strong. Traditional bentwood construction techniques ensure they will withstand sometimes insensitive use by guests.
• The lightweight construction allows quick setting-up and clearing away before and after events.
• With 10 chairs weighing just 35kg, chairs can be transported by a standard 7 ton lorry.
• The compact and stable stackability of chairs makes for easy storage.
• Breakages inevitably occur from time to time (though our chairs are remarkably resilient to the harshest usage) but most breakages can be easily repaired as we carry a stock of spare parts. Our quick turn-around time means replacements can be supplied at short notice (information on chair maintenance and refurbishment).
• Careful design allows 10 chairs around a standard 5 foot table.
• Extra large seats are available as an option, this has made our chairs particularly popular in the US market where size often matters.

Polycarbonate chairs

• Band International polycarbonate chairs are renowned for their strength and durability. Every chair is made from one piece, unlike other polycarbonate models whose legs are screwed or glued together resulting in squeaky joints.
• The Banquo chair stacks well, making storage and handling easy and efficient.
• The selection of styles in our standard range means that a suitable design is available for many types of occasion, whether formal, informal or royal.

VALUE FOR MONEY

Customer testimonials point to the reasons why Band International event chairs are considered best value for money. Recent feedback from our customers proves this. According to our customers’ figures, the Band International chair will last well over 10 years and

• Earn £40-£50 p.a. depending on model (UK figures)
• Cost £0 (burnished) – £10 (painted) p.a. to maintain

Thus the initial purchase price of the chair, though not insignificant, should be related to its lifetime earnings potential of over £300. Many of our newer customers have had experience with cheaper copies of our designs, which have not lasted as long as they had hoped and had incurred heavy upkeep costs along the way.

INTERCHANGEABLE  

• All the seat pads are easily removable. Not only does this make for easy cleaning but it also allows hirers to offer a wide range of colours simply by changing the pads.
• Tie-on seat pads may be applied to the seat of the Banquo if the occasion demands it.

PRESTIGE 

• Band International are proud to supply chairs to prestigious events and occasions, including Royal weddings, State banquets, celebrity weddings and parties.
• We are proud to have seated Her Majesty the Queen and her guests, the Swedish and Danish royal family at the Crown Prince and Princess’ wedding and numerous celebrities at televised events around the world.

RELIABLE 

• Band International has a reputation for reliability and we never let our customers down, as they can testify in our testimonials.
• Our quick delivery time ensures chairs can meet your occasion at very short notice.
• Our commitment to our product goes much further than simply providing customers with chairs. We understand our customers’ business and will help to achieve their ambitions. We like to work closely with our customers, whom we see as long term partners rather than a short term source of profit. Our customers will tell you that you can rely on us not just only to solve any problems but also to assist with growing your business. We make every effort to meet the tightest of deadlines, we deliver on time to the remotest of places and above all, we ensure that your customers view you with the same respect that our customers view us.

Copies of Band chairs may be cheaper to buy, even by as much as six chair hires. Band chairs will last longer than their copies – at least by six hires!

If event furniture appears on your hire inventory, please email Band International for details of our quality event seating, including the most robust, lightweight and elegant banquet and wedding chairs you will ever offer your clients.